Gene Shalit
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About
Film and book critic who presented his opinions on The Today Show for more than thirty years and frequently wore colorful bow ties to complement his large mustache. He began his career as a journalist before moving to TV.
Before fame
Before he started with The Today Show, he wrote his critiques for various print publications, including Look, TV Guide, Cosmopolitan, and The New York Times.
Trivia
He was involved in a controversy following the release of Brokeback Mountain when he claimed Jake Gyllenhaal's character to be a sexual predator.
Family life
He was married and had six children with his wife, Nancy.
Associated with
He served as Dick Clark's press agent during the 1960s.
